Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 13V-310 · 2013 Kawasaki EX300
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 13V-310 covers 1,083 2013 Kawasaki EX300 for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V310000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 EX300BDFAL motorcycles manufactured August 16, 2012, through April 2, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
The risk
The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kawasaki will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected ABS pumps with a new assembly. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 16, 2012 to April 2, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.